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CEDA urges Rushford Village to market revolving loan fund, explore generator grants and join rural housing meeting
Summary
CEDA representative Jayme Longmire recommended promoting the Revolving Loan Fund to local businesses, contacting DEED about MIF funds for local needs, and coordinating on generator grants; she invited Rushford Village to a rural housing presentation at MiEnergy on April 22.
Jayme Longmire of CEDA told the council she plans to promote the Revolving Loan Fund through the village newsletter and direct outreach to local businesses and banks, and that she will personally contact area businesses to explain loan availability.
Longmire said she will inquire with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development about whether MIF or other funds could be used for community needs such as public-safety equipment or economic development, noting past restrictions on MIF usage and that she will seek clarification. She also said she has applied for multiple generator grants but that Rushford Village currently lacks matching funds; grants for lift-station generators may be available if there is a plausible risk of sewer overflow contaminating public water, and Longmire said she sought technical input from Bolton & Menk on that point.
Longmire suggested coordinating with the Rushford fire department to pursue fire/EMS grants and offered to connect village officials to lending contacts if the council wants to pursue a low-interest loan for equipment. Mayor Dennis Overland said he would speak with Rushford’s fire chief.
Longmire also announced a rural housing event at MiEnergy on April 22 featuring Ben Winchester of the University of Minnesota; Rushford, Rushford Village and Peterson were invited to attend.
